Scottish Government could not afford to replace free TV licence scheme if axed
The Scottish Government "does not have the capability" to fund free TV licences for over 75s if the scheme is axed.
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Ian Blackford brands Prime Minister Theresa May ‘not fit for office’
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has said Theresa May is "not fit for office" due to her conduct throughout the Brexit process.
Theresa May tells MPs to ‘hold their nerve’ as UK enters final stages of Brexit negotiations
Theresa May has told MPs to "hold their nerve" as the UK enters the final stages of Brexit negotiations with the European Union.
Yvette Cooper’s Article 50 amendment takes us in right direction – Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has thrown her support behind Labour MP Yvette Cooper’s Article 50 amendment, which the SNP in Westminster will back on Tuesday.
Sturgeon sceptical over May’s promise on Brexit talks
Nicola Sturgeon has voiced scepticism over Theresa May’s promise of an “enhanced role” for the devolved governments in Brexit negotiations.
Blackford writes to Prime Minister about ‘meaningful’ future Brexit talks
The SNP’s Westminster leader has written to the Prime Minister saying cross-party talks about a future Brexit deal must have a second referendum on the table to have any meaning.
SNP calls on Prime Minister and Corbyn to support People’s Vote option
The SNP’s Westminster leader has said another EU referendum must be on the table for cross-party Brexit talks to take place with the Prime Minister.
Local Tories split over crucial Brexit vote
Moray Conservative MP Douglas Ross has confirmed that he will vote against Theresa May’s Brexit deal tonight citing concerns about its impact on fishing.
Sturgeon offers May some Christmas spirit at Downing Street
Theresa May could be drowning her Brexit sorrows in Scottish gin after Nicola Sturgeon presented her with a bottle for Christmas.
No-deal planning should have started much earlier – Tory MP
A Scottish Conservative MP has said contingency planning for a no-deal Brexit should have started immediately after the vote in 2016.
McDonnell accuses Sturgeon of trying to avoid a general election amid escalating calls for confidence vote
A row erupted between Labour and the SNP last night after the shadow chancellor accused Nicola Sturgeon of demanding his party call a confidence vote in the UK Government in the full knowledge it would fail.
You lied, SNP Westminster leader tells Theresa May
Theresa May was last night branded a liar after the government’s legal advice on the Brexit deal revealed how difficult it could be for Britain to pull out of EU customs arrangements if it fails to negotiate a long-term replacement.
PM to open five days of Brexit debate that could decide her fate
Theresa May will today embark on the final hard sell of her Brexit deal amid ferocious opposition from all sides to her plans.
SNP expects amendment to suspend Article 50 EU withdrawal process to be brought
The SNP’s leader at Westminster has said he expects an amendment to suspend the Article 50 EU withdrawal process to be brought forward in the Commons in the coming days.
Theresa May hits back at French threats over fisheries amid warnings of ‘intolerable pressure’ in trade talks
An embattled Theresa May last night hit back at French threats to delay a future trade deal over access to UK fisheries – but was warned there will be “intolerable pressure to agree almost anything”.
Theresa May embarks on UK tour in Brexit deal blitz
Theresa May will embark on a tour of the UK today to sell her Brexit deal to the country and put pressure on MPs to back her.
PM urged to renegotiate her Brexit divorce deal
Theresa May was under pressure from all sides last night to renegotiate her Brexit divorce deal as she travelled to Brussels for further talks.
Urgent review called for after price hike on Caledonian Sleeper train
A price hike on the Caledonian Sleeper train has been condemned by politicians and users, saying an urgent review must take place.
I’ll see Brexit through, declares Theresa May
A defiant Theresa May vowed last night to see the Brexit process through - despite an emerging plot for her to be ousted and a string of ministerial resignations.
Gibraltar briefed on Brexit deal before Scotland, says Blackford
SNP Westminster Leader Ian Blackford has complained Gibraltar was briefed on the Brexit divorce deal before the devolved administrations – accusing the prime minister of “disrespect in the extreme”.
Growing row over future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit
UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove has suggested “forces” in the Holyrood government are playing politics with plans to support farmers post-Brexit.
People’s Vote support presents risks for future indyref – SNP MP
A prominent SNP MP has warned that backing a so-called People’s Vote on Brexit could present “all sorts of risks to a future independence referendum for nothing”.
Chancellor declares austerity is coming to an end
Chancellor Philip Hammond declared “austerity is finally coming to an end” last night, as he unveiled a Budget for “the strivers, the grafters and the carers”.
Ian Blackford says Theresa May is leading UK to Brexit catastrophe
SNP Westminster Leader lan Blackford last night branded the prime minister “utterly humiliated” and “hamstrung” as he warned the UK was being led to the “brink of a catastrophic no deal” Brexit.
Blackford warns against ‘economic self-harm’ as PM seeks deal in Brussels
SNP Westminster Leader Ian Blackford has accused the prime minister of “sheer irresponsibility”, warning any move by the UK Government to leave the EU without a deal would be “madness”.
Prime Minister urged to take action on Highland delivery charges
The prime minister has been urged to take action to tackle the “unfair” delivery charges facing people living in the Highlands and Islands.
Parliament must set example, says Blackford after claims bullying rife in Commons
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has vowed to “stand full square” behind moves to “clean up” parliament in the wake of claims bullying has been allowed to thrive in the House of Commons.
Claims Scotland’s farmers are being ‘taken for granted’
Continuing delays in £160 million farm payments review show how badly Scotland’s farmers are being taken for granted, according to SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford.
Emergency devolution debate will be held on Monday
The SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has secured an emergency debate on Brexit after the SNP group staged a mass walkout at the Home of Commons.
SNP: Gloves are off as the UK Government continues to trample on the devolution settlement
SNP leaders have signalled that the gloves are off in their bid to win the best deal for Scotland on the devolution settlement.
Analysis: SNP walkout was a show-stopper on the national stage
Prime Minister’s Questions is normally a theatrical high point in the parliamentary week, as the leaders go head-to-head to prove they can think on their feet.
Mass walkout of SNP MPs in protest at Brexit devolution settlement
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford led his MPs from the House of Commons chamber in protest during PMQs.